09 April 2014

Smooth Sailing blouse

I always have the trouble of
being the in-between-size. The patterns are often available in two packages and
I usually need to gamble between a too small size or too big size. This time I
gambled for the bigger size (size ..., package B) using the sizes guide.
Although using the guide I feel as if the blouse is a bit big for me (in the
shoulders).

Did it look like the
photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with
it?

Yes!

Were the instructions easy
to follow?

Yes, very good instructions!

please excuse the wrinkles... next time I'll iron it a lot better!

What did you particularly
like or dislike about the pattern?

What I dislike about the
pattern is that they are for sale in two size packages. And as usual, I have to
choose because I'm in between two sizes. I opted for the larger size, better to
have a too large pattern than too small? But in the end I should have taken the
smaller size, because I feel as if the blouse is a bit big in the shoulder area.
I have a rather small shoulder area and most of the time I tend to forget it
when sewing. So a lot of the times I take the patterns by the bust-size or
waist-size, but they turn out too big because of my silly shoulders! Next time
when making this blouse I'll be sure to remember to change the
shoulderpart!

Fabric Used:

A cotton dotted swiss, sheer.
Next time I'll use a different fabric, because I don't like the look a white
blouse gives me. It makes me so 'waitress' or 'matron' like. And it's a bit
sheer, so I have to wear something beneath it.

Pattern alterations or any
design changes you made:

No alterations are made to this
pattern.

Would you sew it again?
Would you recommend it to others?

Yes of course, but I'll make it
in a smaller size or make the shoulderpart a bit smaller.

Conclusion:

This is a very good pattern.
It's very easy to download from the website and the print instructions are
clear.

Plus: I wore it to a job
interview and got the job! So A+ for the pattern for giving me confidence!